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Making dinner every night can be hard especially if you don't know what to make or have all the ingredients in the house. I'm a Mom of 4 kids and each week I share Weekly Dinner Ideas & a Printable Grocery Shopping list. No need to think about what to make for dinner, I'll do the planning for you!
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Cooking With Blueberries: Recipe Inspirations from Mariano's
The upcoming Memorial Day holiday is a great time to make this Blueberry Stuffed French Toast Recipe that was developed after seeing all the fabulous blueberries at Mariano's. I've got step by step instructions and even give you some insight on how a recipe is created. Bonus recipe for a blueberry sauce is included as well!
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Chicken and Broccoli Strudel
This recipe for chicken and broccoli strudel is great for entertaining or an easy dinner recipe. It looks impressive and is so easy to make!
Can you freeze a cooked whole ham?
Question: I have an extra cooked whole ham left over. Can I freeze it? Answer: I freeze ham all the time. My preference is to cube up leftover ham
Gingered Pork with Peanut Sauce
1 lb Pork Tenderloin 1 3-oz package pork flavored Ramen noodles 2 tsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional 1 tsp fresh ginger root, grated
Tofu with Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients 1 block of Tofu (bean curd) 2 medium sized carrots 5 or 6 beans 2 - 3 leaves of cabbage 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon garlic half an onion
Chili Con Carne
INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp red chili powder 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground
Shamrock Cookies for St. Patrick's Day
Looking for something special to make for dessert or a snack on St. Pat's Day? These cookies have a little something special inside that turns them a soft shade of green and gives a burst of flavor as well. As a bonus, I'm doing a giveaway this week for a spatula that will make baking these cookies a lot easier!
Shrimp Scampi
Thanks to Tracy for submitting this recipe, her words describe it well - So good and so easy! 1.5 Tbsp olive oil 1.5 Tbsp minced garlic 1.5 lbs peeled
New Goulash Recipie
1 pound ground beef or turkey 1 - 2 onions, red, white or yellow, chopped 3 tbs diced garlic Fresh sliced mushrooms, canned works too Green or red peppers
Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
Thanksgiving Dinner doesn't have to be hard! You can find lots of easy thanksgiving dinner ideas here including recipes, supplies you will need, and even a printable grocery shopping list!
This slow cooker lemon chicken will beat the heat for #SundaySupper!
Just because it's too hot to cook doesn't mean it's too hot to make a great dinner. This lemon chicken recipe cooks in a slow cooker, keeping your kitchen cool. It's also a light and tasty entree that is perfect for a hot summer day. If you are looking for other hot weather cooking ideas check out the links to some amazing food blogs that are featuring hot weather recipes on the right side of this recipe or follow #SundaySupper on twitter for cool beat the heat recipes!
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An old world Chicken Paprikash recipe for #SundaySupper with a modern twist
My grandparents emigrated from Hungary and I learned how to make Chicken Paprikash from my mother. Being a busy mom of 4 kids I don't always have the time to make this dish the way my mom taught me but have given it a modern update with the use of a slow cooker. The result is the same taste, the same flavor and a recipe that fits into my busy lifestyle. Today I'm celebrating my family heritage with some wonderful food bloggers who have also shared their special family recipes. If you click on the permalink and look in the right column of this recipe you will see some amazing recipes from other food bloggers who are sharing favorite family recipes for #SundaySupper!
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Ice Cream Pie - Great no-bake dessert for #SundaySupper!
It is forecast to be 97' today, not a great day to turn on the oven. This ice cream pie recipe is a great alternative to serving ice cream in a bowl and is a super easy dessert to make. This week it is also included in a Memorial Day #SundaySupper movement on twitter. In the right column you will see links to other great recipes to help inspire your holiday weekend menu planning for a great family dinner or dinner party!
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Cooking for a travel team - it is possilbe!
My definition of extreme cooking is trying to feed a group of hungry athletes out of a hotel room. In addition to feeding my four teenagers at home, I often take my recipes on the road, literally! If you ever are traveling with a group of people and want to avoid eating out, you will be amazed at how a little planning can enable you to prepare nutritious and economical meals in very little space.
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Make an easy Blueberry Crisp for #SundaySupper!
I usually keep a bag of frozen blueberries in the freezer to make this super easy Blueberry Crisp at a moments notice. It's a family favorite, and is always a hit at weekend gatherings or #SundaySupper. I recommend putting it in the oven about 1.5-2 hours before you will be serving dessert. That will allow enough time for the crisp to bake but still be warm enough to melt the vanilla ice cream on top when you serve it.
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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Legs for #SundaySupper
Spring seems to be coming early this year - time to dust off the grill! If you still want to keep the green theme going this Saint Patty's weekend, these Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Legs are easy enough for a family dinner and tasty enough for company. I like to buy an economical, family style package of chicken legs for this recipe as leftovers would be great for lunch the next day. If you're planning a family dinner, follow #SundaySupper on Twitter today and every Sunday!
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef Brisket
Corned Beef Brisket can take a long time to cook. This recipe uses a slow cooker and the vegetables are cooked seperately so they can be served in a crispier manner
Oven Braised BBQ Ribs, Great for #SundaySupper
My family loves ribs, but the weather where we live isn't always the most conducive to cooking ribs outside. This recipe uses a three part method on the stove and in the oven that produces tender meat that falls off the bone. Better yet, the oven braising helps the bbq sauce penetrate throughout the meat. These are rib cook-off worthy and you don't even need to step outside to make them!
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A Casserole without Canned Cream Soup!
I'll admit it, I just won't cook with canned cream soup. I'll blame it on my mother who cooked everything from scratch, but in reality I've found it really doesn't take that much more time to make creamy casseroles using whole ingredients. This recipe for Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a great example of how you can control the sodium and seasonings by making your own cream sauce rather than using the canned variety.
Fish on Friday is easy with this simple scallop recipe
Scallops are a very easy and fast type of seafood to prepare. If you've never cooked them before I've included some of my tips in this recipe to make sure they turn out great. If the price of jumbo scallops scares you away, frozen bay scallops are often a much less costly option, just make sure you blot them well before cooking!
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An Easy Fisherman's Stew - Great for Lent!
Any easy recipe that my kids will eat, that includes fish, is a winner in my book. This fisherman's stew can be made in less than 30 minutes and is something even my teenage boys will eat. To make the prep easier I often ask someone at the fish counter to cut up the white fish into chunks. Although the recipe calls for cod, I have also used tilapia or any whitefish that is on sale.
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Easy Super Bowl Entree - Roasted Sausage, Potatoes & Peppers
I'm all for easy and this is easy. I like to make this recipe in two pans so that it's easier to blot the fat off of the sausage before mixing it with the potatoes and onions. If you're making this for a party you can even cook it in advanced and keep it warm in the slow cooker.
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A Spinach & Artichoke Dip Recipe with fresh spinach
Thinking of making a spinach and artichoke dip for your Super Bowl party? This recipe scores for several reasons. It is easily made in the slow cooker and it calls for fresh spinach. Most spinach and artichoke dips call for frozen spinach that needs to be well drained. This version calls for baby spinach leaves which makes the recipe fresher and easier to make.
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Glazed Meatballs made easy for Super Bowl Sunday
A party isn't a party at my house unless I make these glazed meatballs. When ever people are coming over my kids always ask "did you make the meatballs" Lucky for me, these are so easy to make. I use frozen meatballs, a slow cooker, and a sauce that can be made in advance and even frozen. Gotta love an easy, no-fuss appetizer recipe, especially one that people keep asking for!
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Spice up Super Bowl with this hot wing recipe - it's baked not fried!
I'm all for a good make ahead recipe, especially when I'm having people over. If you feel the same, you'll love this oven baked hot wing recipe. You can make it in advance and then either warm it up in the oven or crisp it up on the grill. Add some blue cheese salad dressing for dipping and game time will be delicious!
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